The whitening wars: peroxide vs Peroxide-Free bleaching put to the test
NCT ID NCT07818031
First seen Sep 14, 2026 · Last updated Sep 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
Researchers at Minia University are comparing two in-office tooth bleaching systems: one that uses peroxide and one that does not. Fifty adults aged 18 to 45 with healthy front teeth will receive one of the two treatments. Over six months, the team will measure how white the teeth become, how well the color holds up, and how much tooth sensitivity participants feel.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- in-office tooth bleaching systems, one peroxide-based and one non-peroxide-based
- What this could lead to
- If one system performs better, dentists could choose a whitening method that balances brighter teeth with less sensitivity.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study of 50 adults with healthy teeth, so results may not apply to people with dental work, gum disease, or darker stains. Bleaching can cause temporary tooth sensitivity.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 50 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Aug 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18-45 years. * Good general health. * Presence of all maxillary anterior teeth free from restorations, caries, or structural defects. * Baseline tooth shade suitable for bleaching assessment. * Good oral hygiene and periodontal health. * Willingness to comply with the study protocol and attend all follow-up visits. * Signed informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy or lactation. * History of tooth hypersensitivity. * Active caries or defective restorations in the anterior teeth. * Intrinsic tooth discoloration (e.g., fluorosis, tetracycline staining). * Ongoing orthodontic treatment. * Smoking. * Use of tooth-whitening products within the previous 6 months. * Allergy to any component of the bleaching materials.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Minia University Hospital
RECRUITINGMinya, Minya Governorate, Egypt
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